Leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union/Social Christian Union (CDU/CSU) Friedrich Merz speaks at a press conference in Berlin on February 24. (Photo: VNA)

Mr. Merz aims to finalize the coalition agreement with the SPD by Easter (April 20) because issues like security, immigration, and the economy can’t wait too long.

Mr. Merz expressed confidence that the CDU/CSU can reach an agreement on a “good coalition deal” with the SPD in a very short time. The negotiations, led by Merz, are supported by Markus Söder, the head of the CSU in Bavaria.